Gardens Alive! & Supplies
Houseplants
Remove your houseplant from its packaging immediately and place in a bright window out of direct sunlight. After several days, sun-loving plants may be placed in direct sunlight.
Don't be surprised if some plants lose their leaves due to shipping stress - they are not dying. If new leaves have not sprouted in four weeks, or if the stem turns brown throughout, your plant is in need of replacement.
Keep your plant in its original pot until it has had time to recover from shipping stress and produce two new leaves. Watch watering needs closely while your plant is in a small pot. When repotting, place into a 4 inch pot and water thoroughly. Avoid moving your plant into a very large pot until it is ready, or root rot will likely result from overwatering.
Houseplants Chart| Variety | Light | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Violet | indirect | well-drained | keep moist |
| Angel Trumpet | direct | well-drained | keep moist |
| Banana, Dwarf | direct | rich/well-drained | keep moist |
| Bird of Paradise | direct | rich/well-drained | mist, allow to dry between watering |
| Bougainvillea | direct | potting soil | let soil dry between watering |
| Carniverous Kit | indirect | peat moss | mist, keep moist |
| Clivia | indirect | well-drained | let soil dry between watering |
| Eucalpytus | direct | well-drained | let soil dry between watering |
| Fig - Indoor | direct | rich/well-drained | keep moist |
| Citrus | direct | sandy/well-drained | let soil dry between watering |
| Gardenia | direct | acidic | mist, keep moist |
| Jasmine | indirect | potting soil | keep moist |
| Passion Flower | direct | potting soil | keep moist |
| Guava | direct | well-drained | keep moist |
| Pomegranate | direct | potting soil | keep moist |
| Powderpuff | direct | well-drained | keep moist |
| Date Palm | direct/indirect | potting soil | keep moist |
| Sweet Leaf | direct | potting soil | let soil dry between watering |
